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Minnis Fresco 0511

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Anyone ever see Minnis Fresco 0511 in the flesh? I need cloth for summer odd trousers, but it's impossible to tell what it looks like based on the website photos. Looking for a very light grey.
 

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I have stuff made with it. They are lighter than the picture on the web site, but they are more of a medium light grey. They are definitely not a very light grey, though. It's unfortunate that 0511 is the lightest grey Fresco available. As an aside, that web site has awful pictures.

If I remember, I'll try to take a picture when I get a chance.
 

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Thanks a bunch. There is also 0500, which looks much lighter, but it's also a lighter weight.
 

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I have a few photos from when Minnis was offered here but don't know how to post pictures. I'd be happy to get them to you if you want to review
 

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They're also out of the 0500 till July I think. I prefer the lighter weight, but oh well. The 0500 is definitely a rather light grey.
 

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Just snapped a pic of some pants. Color is pretty true.
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^^^ Oh, that looks good. Thanks!
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
^^^ Oh, that looks good. Thanks!

Agreed. Looks really good.
 

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I like that a lot
 

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Originally Posted by whnay.
I like that a lot

I think I'll get 5 pairs, plus 2 or 3 white/cream linen
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
I think I'll get 5 pairs, plus 2 or 3 white/cream linen

0511 in the spring/summer. 0300 in the fall/winter. Throw in a few pairs of cotton, linen, and cords for more casual wear, and I'm set.
 

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Originally Posted by zbromer
0511 in the spring/summer. 0300 in the fall/winter. Throw in a few pairs of cotton, linen, and cords for more casual wear, and I'm set.

How does the 511 compare to the 300 in color? I just got my first pair of 300 trousers--I fear they are a bit light for fall/winter, but would be perfect in color for summer.
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
How does the 511 compare to the 300 in color? I just got my first pair of 300 trousers--I fear they are a bit light for fall/winter, but would be perfect in color for summer.

The 300 is a good bit lighter than the 511. I'll try to take a picture tomorrow with both, so you can have a better understanding for how light the 511 is.

In a perfect world, I'd swap the colors of 300 and 511, but I'm pretty content as is.
 

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